Reuben J Chehebar Charitable Trust
Reuben J Chehebar Charitable Trust is a private foundation based in Brooklyn, New York. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, including religious and educational institutions and organizations providing community and human services.
Reuben J Chehebar Charitable Trust at a glance
In short: Reuben J Chehebar Charitable Trust gave $89K across 88 grants in 2024 (avg $1K), mostly in New York. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $89,368
- +25.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 88
- -7.4% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $1,016
- +35.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $501
- Total assets
- $31,621
- -55.5% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- New York (74% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Reuben J Chehebar Charitable Trust
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The trust states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 433 Avenue T, Brooklyn, NY 11223
Phone: (212) 997-5100
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Reuben J Chehebar Charitable Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Kollel Hechal Torah ($10K). Together the top 10 received $46K.
Grant Size Distribution
291 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 290 grants of 291 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 74% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York and 25% to recipients in New Jersey. The remaining reported shares were 1% to recipients with an unspecified state and less than 1% to Maryland.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 88 itemized grants.
Cities
How Reuben J Chehebar Charitable Trust gives
- 35% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 29% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $38K (2022) to $89K (2024). In 2024 it made 88 grants totaling $89K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Kollel Hechal Torah Brooklyn, NY | For the Use of the Donee Organizations | $10,156 |
| Yad Yosef Brooklyn, NY | For the Use of the Donee Organizations | $7,415 |
| Mishkan Torah Brooklyn, NY | For the Use of the Donee Organizations | $7,289 |
| Deal Shul Deal, NJ | For the Use of the Donee Organizations | $6,737 |
| Ohel Simha Superfund Long Branch, NJ | For the Use of the Donee Organizations | $4,326 |
| Yeshivat Lev Aharon Brooklyn, NY | For the Use of the Donee Organizations | $2,501 |
| Rabbi Sholem Oberlander Brooklyn, NY | For the Use of the Donee Organizations | $2,320 |
| Midrash Zion Brooklyn, NY | For the Use of the Donee Organizations | $1,810 |
| A Time USA Brooklyn, NY | For the Use of the Donee Organizations | $1,800 |
| Yad Mishkan Brooklyn, NY | For the Use of the Donee Organizations | $1,521 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $31,621 | $2 | $89,368 | $89,368 | 88 | $89,368 | $2 | $1,617 |
| 2023 | $70,987 | $9 | $71,279 | $71,279 | 95 | $71,279 | $9 | $5,084 |
| 2022 | $142,257 | $13 | $38,405 | $38,403 | 71 | $38,403 | $13 | $8,029 |
| 2021 | $180,649 | $250,004 | $69,355 | $69,390 | 37 | $69,350 | $4 | $3,471 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Reuben J Chehebar Charitable Trust reported a distributable amount of $2K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the trust is provided. Its 2024 grants include organizations whose own descriptions identify work in Torah learning and education, food assistance, reproductive-health support, and mental-health education and referrals. For example, Yad Mishkan says it assists Torah scholars with paid supplementary learning programs, while the Sephardic Food Fund says it provides food to people in need. Simha Organization describes its work as addressing mental-health challenges in the Sephardic community through education, referrals, and connections to support.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the trust gave $89,368 through 88 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $36 to $10,156, with a median of $501. Among the largest reported grants were $10,156 to an individual recipient, $7,415 to Yad Yosef, $7,289 to an individual recipient, $6,737 to an individual recipient, and $4,326 to Ohel Simha Superfund. All were listed for the use of the recipient organizations.
Other 2024 recipients included Yad Mishkan ($1,521), Ilan High School ($1,202), the Sephardic Food Fund ($1,103), Bonei Olam ($1,001), American Friends of Noam Eliezer ($1,001), and Simha Organization ($1,001).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Reuben J Chehebar is listed as trustee.
Reuben J Chehebar Charitable Trust is led by Reuben J. Chehebar, Trustee on every filing since 2021 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Reuben J. Chehebar
Trustee
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Reuben J Chehebar Charitable Trust
How much does Reuben J Chehebar Charitable Trust give each year?
Reuben J Chehebar Charitable Trust gave $89K across 88 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $71K across 95 grants.
What is Reuben J Chehebar Charitable Trust's typical grant size?
Reuben J Chehebar Charitable Trust's median grant in 2024 was $501, and its average grant was $1,016, across 88 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Reuben J Chehebar Charitable Trust give grants?
Reuben J Chehebar Charitable Trust gives mostly in New York: 74% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New Jersey (25%). The most frequent recipient cities were Brooklyn, NY (56 grants), Lakewood, NJ (7 grants), New York, NY (4 grants) and Long Branch, NJ (3 grants).
Does Reuben J Chehebar Charitable Trust give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 88 grants with a stated purpose on Reuben J Chehebar Charitable Trust's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "For the Use of the Donee Organizations" (88 grants).
Who are Reuben J Chehebar Charitable Trust's largest grantees?
Reuben J Chehebar Charitable Trust's largest 2024 grantees include Kollel Hechal Torah ($10,156), Yad Yosef ($7,415) and Mishkan Torah ($7,289), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 28% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Reuben J Chehebar Charitable Trust?
Reuben J Chehebar Charitable Trust reported $32K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $89K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $2K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Reuben J Chehebar Charitable Trust fund?
No mission statement for the trust is provided. Its 2024 grants include organizations whose own descriptions identify work in Torah learning and education, food assistance, reproductive-health support, and mental-health education and referrals. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Reuben J Chehebar Charitable Trust?
The trust states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Reuben J Chehebar Charitable Trust's EIN?
Reuben J Chehebar Charitable Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 87-6407347. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
Does Reuben J Chehebar Charitable Trust accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
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